MCC not willing to oversee future CCTV schemes

Meath County Council says its not in a position to accept the role of Data Controller for any NEW community based CCTV schemes.

Currently publicly funded CCTV scheme's can avail of a Government grant, provided the data controller is the Chief Executive of the local authority.

The council says its in the process of reviewing its existing data protection policies, in order to comply with General Data Protection Regulations, which come into force in May.

As part of the review, CCTV schemes where the local authority is the data controller, will be assessed.

The Council stated at its monthly meeting, that the role of Data Controller can be an onerous and costly burden on an organisation and so its not willing to accept the responsibility of any future projects.

Local Independent Cllr. Sharon Keogan says the task shouldnt be left to the local authority.